1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:06,880 --> 00:00:12,400 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,400 --> 00:00:13,400 vibe. 4 00:00:13,400 --> 00:00:18,400 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Friday, February 2nd. 5 00:00:18,400 --> 00:00:22,560 You'll be interested to know, today is Groundhog Day. 6 00:00:22,560 --> 00:00:31,440 137 years ago, in 1887, the first Groundhog Day was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. 7 00:00:31,440 --> 00:00:36,880 Originating from ancient Celtic and Christian festivals, it later evolved with German immigrants 8 00:00:36,880 --> 00:00:41,080 in America, substituting the groundhog for the badger. 9 00:00:41,080 --> 00:00:46,520 The famed Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania has become a major media event, although his 10 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:49,720 predictions show less than 40% accuracy. 11 00:00:49,720 --> 00:00:55,320 That's about the same rate of flying safely in a Boeing 737 MAX. 12 00:00:55,320 --> 00:00:59,080 It's funny, but not funny. 13 00:00:59,080 --> 00:01:03,100 Now let's check out the weather in the San Diego area. 14 00:01:03,100 --> 00:01:08,320 This morning it's rainy in 52 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind. 15 00:01:08,320 --> 00:01:16,040 Tonight the sun will set at 522 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 642 a.m. 16 00:01:16,040 --> 00:01:20,600 It looks like we're in for a day of showers and thunderstorms, but it will be partly sunny 17 00:01:20,600 --> 00:01:23,000 with a high near 60. 18 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:28,240 West wind around 15 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 25. 19 00:01:28,240 --> 00:01:34,360 Chance of precipitation is 50%, and new rain amounts of less than a tenth of an inch. 20 00:01:34,360 --> 00:01:42,140 Tonight, a slight chance of showers before 10 p.m., mostly cloudy with a low around 51. 21 00:01:42,140 --> 00:01:48,160 West wind 10 to 15 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 25. 22 00:01:48,160 --> 00:01:50,240 In the surf report. 23 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:54,520 It's still a mess out there and might not clear up much until Monday, but here's a 24 00:01:54,520 --> 00:01:55,520 look ahead. 25 00:01:55,520 --> 00:02:00,720 There might be some rideable waves on Saturday midday, but we wouldn't advise it. 26 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:03,560 There will be a lot of waste runoff from the heavy rains. 27 00:02:03,560 --> 00:02:07,200 We'll keep the movie recommendations coming. 28 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:14,000 In Pacific Beach and South San Diego, it's 8 to 12 feet and all the chop you can handle. 29 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:19,040 Keep an eye out for sinkholes, mudslides, and a taxman. 30 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:24,200 The first low tide Friday will be one and a half feet around 930 m, with a two and a 31 00:02:24,200 --> 00:02:27,760 half foot high tide around 230. 32 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:36,540 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 33 00:02:36,540 --> 00:02:38,640 Moving ahead in the weather. 34 00:02:38,640 --> 00:02:44,200 We'll see partly sunny skies on Saturday with a high near 61 degrees and west wind 35 00:02:44,200 --> 00:02:47,000 up to 20 mile per hour. 36 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:51,680 Saturday night turns mostly cloudy, cooling to 46 degrees. 37 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:58,640 Sunday brings a chance of rain after 4 p.m. amidst mostly sunny weather and reaching 63. 38 00:02:58,640 --> 00:03:02,520 Rain chances continue Sunday night, dropping to 50. 39 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:08,800 Today's forecast includes potential rain and a high near 66, with rain likely, possibly 40 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:10,600 heavy Monday night. 41 00:03:10,600 --> 00:03:17,760 Tuesday and Wednesday are set for rainy conditions as well, and temps hovering around 62 degrees. 42 00:03:17,760 --> 00:03:21,480 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 43 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:27,080 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 44 00:03:27,080 --> 00:03:33,560 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 45 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:36,360 for culinary delights. 46 00:03:36,360 --> 00:03:41,920 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 47 00:03:41,920 --> 00:03:46,680 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 48 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:50,680 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 49 00:03:50,680 --> 00:03:54,120 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 50 00:03:54,120 --> 00:03:55,640 Sunny mornings send you. 51 00:03:55,640 --> 00:03:58,440 In top news. 52 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:03,560 In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at Stanford University, leading an international 53 00:04:03,560 --> 00:04:09,920 team, have shed light on why autoimmune diseases predominantly affect women. 54 00:04:09,920 --> 00:04:16,280 These diseases, which include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, impact around 80% of women among 55 00:04:16,280 --> 00:04:17,780 their sufferers. 56 00:04:17,780 --> 00:04:24,260 The key lies in a molecule called Zist, unique to women, which plays a crucial role in inactivating 57 00:04:24,260 --> 00:04:27,700 one of the 2X chromosomes in females. 58 00:04:27,700 --> 00:04:34,160 This process, while essential, seems to inadvertently generate molecular complexes linked to autoimmune 59 00:04:34,160 --> 00:04:36,320 diseases. 60 00:04:36,320 --> 00:04:41,540 This finding, detailed in the journal called Cell, could pave the way for earlier detection 61 00:04:41,540 --> 00:04:44,720 and more effective treatments of these conditions. 62 00:04:44,720 --> 00:04:50,160 Although it doesn't fully explain the occurrence of autoimmune diseases in men, it's a significant 63 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:54,760 step in understanding these complex ailments. 64 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:57,760 Now let's talk technology. 65 00:04:57,760 --> 00:05:04,160 Meta's Reality Labs, responsible for virtual and augmented reality technology, recorded 66 00:05:04,160 --> 00:05:10,960 a substantial operating loss of $4.65 billion in the fourth quarter. 67 00:05:10,960 --> 00:05:17,400 Despite generating over $1 billion in sales, this marks the unit's largest quarterly loss, 68 00:05:17,400 --> 00:05:23,160 contributing to a total loss of over $42 billion since 2020. 69 00:05:23,160 --> 00:05:28,480 This heavy investment in the metaverse faces new competition as Apple launches its Vision 70 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:29,640 Pro headset. 71 00:05:29,640 --> 00:05:38,240 Meanwhile, the VR and air market experienced a 40% decline in sales in 2023. 72 00:05:38,240 --> 00:05:43,760 Lettest push into the metaverse, with products like the Quest 3 VR headset, is part of a 73 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:53,560 broader strategy to pioneer what Mark Zuckerberg calls the next frontier after the mobile internet. 74 00:05:53,560 --> 00:06:00,080 In business news, U.S. stocks rallied today, recovering from the year's worst sell-off. 75 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:09,360 The S&P 500 climbed 1.2%, the Dow Jones rose nearly 1%, and the NASDAQ led with a 1.3% 76 00:06:09,360 --> 00:06:10,540 gain. 77 00:06:10,540 --> 00:06:15,440 This rebound comes as investors adjust to the Federal Reserve's rate plans and anticipate 78 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:17,720 major tech earnings. 79 00:06:17,720 --> 00:06:22,680 Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments suggest rate cuts are unlikely at the Fed's 80 00:06:22,680 --> 00:06:27,400 next meeting, shifting expectations to May. 81 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:32,960 Tech giants Apple, Amazon, and Meta are poised to release earnings following Microsoft and 82 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:36,760 Alphabet's results that didn't meet investor expectations. 83 00:06:36,760 --> 00:06:42,080 Additionally, the job market's state will be revealed in the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls 84 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:47,320 Report, adding another dimension to this week's financial narrative. 85 00:06:47,320 --> 00:07:03,800 In crypto, Bitcoin is up around 43,000, Ethereum is at 2,200, and Dogecoin is about 8 cents. 86 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:05,800 Now on to sports. 87 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:12,060 The 2024 Anagel All-Star Game is hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs this year, marking 88 00:07:12,060 --> 00:07:15,460 their first hosting since 2000. 89 00:07:15,460 --> 00:07:20,160 This event features a return to traditional skills competitions, contrasting the creative 90 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:23,320 editions in previous years. 91 00:07:23,320 --> 00:07:29,160 Competitions include shooting, skating, passing, breakaways, and stick handling. 92 00:07:29,160 --> 00:07:34,160 There is also a three-on-three tournament, which reintroduces the team selection by captains, 93 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:37,800 a practice last seen in 2015. 94 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:44,200 Viewers can catch the draft on ESPN2, the skills competition on ESPN, and the All-Star 95 00:07:44,200 --> 00:07:46,160 Game on ABC. 96 00:07:46,160 --> 00:07:50,480 For livestreaming, ESPN Plus is the go-to. 97 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:53,760 And last night, in Lakers at Celtics. 98 00:07:53,760 --> 00:08:01,920 Without their star duo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers secured a surprising 114-105 99 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:05,040 victory over the Boston Celtics. 100 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:12,480 The Celtics, after a dominant 22-2 start at TD Garden, faced only their third home loss. 101 00:08:12,480 --> 00:08:18,840 Austin Reeves emerged as the unexpected hero for the Lakers, scoring 32 points and achieving 102 00:08:18,840 --> 00:08:23,120 a personal best with seven three-pointers. 103 00:08:23,120 --> 00:08:29,260 The Lakers defense effectively limited Celtic stars Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown. 104 00:08:29,260 --> 00:08:33,880 This big win is particularly meaningful for the Lakers, who are in the ninth spot in the 105 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:39,240 Western Conference, as it comes during a critical six-game road stretch. 106 00:08:39,240 --> 00:08:43,840 The win, combined with their earlier success against the Golden State Warriors, offers 107 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:50,040 hope for a team striving to improve their playoff chances. 108 00:08:50,040 --> 00:08:53,700 Moving on to a more local vibe. 109 00:08:53,700 --> 00:08:59,640 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 110 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:03,980 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 111 00:09:03,980 --> 00:09:08,880 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 112 00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:15,040 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 113 00:09:15,040 --> 00:09:18,480 and elevating mental well-being. 114 00:09:18,480 --> 00:09:21,840 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 115 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:28,120 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 116 00:09:28,120 --> 00:09:33,400 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 117 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:37,520 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 118 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:42,080 And now back to the show. 119 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:50,200 In local news, the San Diego Padres 2024 Fan Fest is set for March 24 at Petco Park, following 120 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:53,560 their Soul Series games. 121 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:59,000 Running from noon to 5.30, the event features player appearances, including stars like Manny 122 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:04,440 Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. and other Padres alumni. 123 00:10:04,440 --> 00:10:10,280 Highlights include the unveiling of the renovated Gallagher Square and a Celebrity Slash Alumni 124 00:10:10,280 --> 00:10:12,800 softball game. 125 00:10:12,800 --> 00:10:18,000 Fans can enjoy player workouts, batting practice, and interactive sessions. 126 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:22,560 Free admission tickets are available online starting February 16. 127 00:10:22,560 --> 00:10:31,000 The event also precedes exhibition games against the Seattle Mariners on March 25 and 26. 128 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:38,660 And in entertainment news, Disney is set to enforce a ban on password sharing for its 129 00:10:38,660 --> 00:10:45,220 streaming services, Disney+, Vulo, and ESPN+. 130 00:10:45,220 --> 00:10:50,440 This move, announced in an email to Hulu's subscribers, will start on March 14. 131 00:10:50,440 --> 00:10:54,700 Violations could lead to account limitations or termination. 132 00:10:54,700 --> 00:11:00,400 This follows Netflix's successful crackdown on password sharing, which significantly increased 133 00:11:00,400 --> 00:11:02,520 its subscriber count. 134 00:11:02,520 --> 00:11:11,280 Disney, CEO Bob Iger, had previously indicated tackling password sharing as a 2024 priority. 135 00:11:11,280 --> 00:11:16,160 Further details are expected in Disney's fiscal first quarter earnings call on February 136 00:11:16,160 --> 00:11:17,400 7. 137 00:11:17,400 --> 00:11:19,520 Sorry for the lame news. 138 00:11:19,520 --> 00:11:24,520 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 139 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:28,600 And today, our quote comes from Mark Twain. 140 00:11:28,600 --> 00:11:35,920 Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel which has crushed it. 141 00:11:35,920 --> 00:11:38,000 Deep. 142 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:40,120 And that's a wrap for this week. 143 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:41,440 We did it. 144 00:11:41,440 --> 00:11:45,560 Keep an eye out tomorrow for a bonus episode. 145 00:11:45,560 --> 00:11:47,880 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 146 00:11:47,880 --> 00:11:51,160 We'll be back soon with another Sunny Mornings podcast. 147 00:11:51,160 --> 00:12:11,160 Thanks for tuning in.